A favorite children’s program of Alabama residents is tacking a sensitive subject involved in many households. Sesame Street is debuting a series of videos aimed at helping children cope with the difficult topic of divorce. Many are heralding the popular program’s effort, which could help children and parents alike in dealing with contentious child custody issues.

One of the most joyous events in an adult’s life is the birth of a grandchild. Many Alabama grandparents are often eager to help their children in whatever way they can, including when difficult times occur. Many may envision this help coming in the form of occasional babysitting or buying some new clothes for school.

When Alabama couples go through the painful process of divorce, many want to put the matter behind them and move on with their lives as best they can. Unfortunately, this is not always the case in family law, as changed circumstances can bring the ex-spouses back before the court to modify earlier agreements. For example,

Alabama residents have become well versed in using the tools of modern technology in their everyday lives. It is no surprise then that, when it comes to divorce, couples may use these tools to facilitate better communication, such as through email, texting and social media. A new study suggests many couples are not using these

With the new school year arriving, Birmingham parents and children will once again find their days and nights quite busy. Perhaps nowhere is this truer than in the homes of divorced parents, who have to juggle drop off and pick up times, in addition to helping with homework and keeping up the home. While the

Disputes over who should have primary custody of a child can get complicated enough when one parent relocates to another state. When one parent moves to a different country, the legal issues in a child custody dispute can become extremely difficult. An Alabama father’s fight to gain custody of his daughter is now headed to

Birmingham readers likely are familiar with Bristol Palin, the daughter of former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. It was revealed during her mother’s run for vice president in 2008 that Bristol was pregnant. Her son is now 3-years-old and at the center of what could be a contentious child custody dispute. The young boy’s father, Levi

Child custody disputes can be difficult to deal with whether you live in Birmingham or elsewhere. There are a number of things that judges must consider when determining child custody. However, is obesity now a factor in certain child custody cases? In October, an article in The Wall Street Journal confirmed that concerns over nutrition

Settling a child custody dispute can be difficult for parents in Birmingham and elsewhere. When parents go through a divorce, child custody is often based on the best interests of the child. However, does the system we have in place really take that into consideration years after a custody arrangement has been settled? One marriage

Whether you live in Alabama or elsewhere, child custody disputes can quickly become heated. Child custody issues are difficult to solve between two biological parents. What happens when someone who isn’t biologically related to a child fights for custody? A woman has been fighting for custody of her 6-year-old son for the last four and